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Child Rights and Participation Overview

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child outlines the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of every child. It establishes the rights of survival, development, protection, and participation. The rights of survival include a child's right to life and basic needs like nutrition and shelter. The rights of development refer to primary health care, leisure activities, and adequate standard of living for a child's well-being. International law also protects every child's right to be free from violence. The rights of participation allow children to be involved in their communities and have a voice in decisions that affect them.

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Child Rights and Participation Overview

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child outlines the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of every child. It establishes the rights of survival, development, protection, and participation. The rights of survival include a child's right to life and basic needs like nutrition and shelter. The rights of development refer to primary health care, leisure activities, and adequate standard of living for a child's well-being. International law also protects every child's right to be free from violence. The rights of participation allow children to be involved in their communities and have a voice in decisions that affect them.

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CHILD

RIGHTS

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CHILD RIGHT
The United Nations Convention
on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is a
legally-binding international agreement
setting out the civil, political, economic,
social and cultural rights of every child,
regardless of their race, religion or
abilities.
TYPES OF RIGHTS
RIGHTS OF SURVIVAL

Survival rights: include the child'


right to life and the needs that are most
basic to existence, such as nutrition,
shelter, an adequate living standard, an
access to medical services.
SURVIVAL
RIGHTS OF
DEVELOPMENT
primary health care, leisure and
recreation, cultural activities and the
right to a standard of living that is
adequate for the child’s physical, mental,
spiritual, moral and social development.
DEVELOPMENT
RIGHTS OF PROTECTION
International law clearly establishes
every child's right to protection against
violence. ... That right is underpinned by the
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the
Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children,
and the Sustainable Development Goals.
PROTECTION
RIGHTS OF PARTICIPATE
Participation Children have the right
to participate in communities and have
programs and services for themselves. This
includes children's involvement in libraries
and community programs, youth voice
activities, and involving children as
decision-makers.
PARTICIPATION
THANK YOU

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